Within our county, members can be nominated for the Silver Oak Leaf brooch via the Awards Committee, or may be presented with the County Thanks Badge as a personal acknowledgement for service.

Special team award

The Penny Hardwick Team Award can be presented to a team who have achieved a special goal or provided a sustained outstanding range of Girlguiding opportunities.

View details and nomination form for further information.

Awards

Members can be nominated for the Region Chief Commissioner’s award as well as a variety of national awards – the Good Service brooch, the Laurel award and the Silver Fish. For members aged up to their 26th birthday, a Guiding Star award may be presented for those who have shown exceptional courage or initiative. Applications must also go through the County Awards Committee.

View the criteria sheet and nomination form for further information.

Association Thanks badges

Presented to any member or non-member of Girlguiding after discussion with a leader or commissioner.

Long Service awards

Given for 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years service and are based on the records found on GO. Any updates to your record must be sent to membershipsystems@girlguiding.org.uk.

Awards of 20 years and over are often presented at the County Annual Review or locally if preferred.